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Many Moons

Author: Remi Courgeon

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr

Review

A boy imagines the crescent moon is a bow for his arrow and inspired by a half moon, a man eats half a wheel of cheese. This black-and-white picture book presents a series of vignettes of a bright yellow, shiny and changeable moon interacting with different people and animals. Lastly, at the end of the book, there's a clear and useful guide to the phases of the moon - what they're called and why they occur.

This is an unusual topic for a picture book, and while there's no real story that follows through, the book itself is an attractive homage to Luna and an insight into the way that the moon maintains a presence in our lives, even when it appears to be absent. Toddlers and pre-schoolers will like following the changing shape of the moon through the book, and older ones will be interested in the science-y bit at the end.

Stanley the spider is an imaginative creature who loves collecting things to incorporate into his beautifully woven web. This stunning book is sure to captivate young readers with an interest in wildlife and creativity.